1. Kansas City Chiefs – Eric Fisher /OT/Central Michigan:
With the franchising of Albert, release of Winston, efforts to resign their defensive lineman, signing DeVito, and Reid's track record of investing big on the offensive line...it all points to an OT with the Chiefs pick-sorry Chief fans. Fisher is the choice because he has better physical tools then Joeckel, is the better run blocker and carries a higher upside. NFL comp Joe Staley

2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Ezekiel Ansah /DE/ BYU:
Ansah simply has greater upside than Jordan. i'm going with Kiper here. Dominated the senior game after seemingly overthinking during the practices. His combine performance highlighted his monster upside and showed that he can be lined up almost anywhere. NFL Comp. Justin Tuck
*previous Dion Jordan

3. Oakland Raiders – Luke Joeckel* /OT/ Texas A&M:
I'm buying in 100% to the reports thst the Raiders will take the highest and safest prospect on the board. Joeckel’s as safe as it gets and gives them a long term piece upfront. Veldheer has played everywhere upfront so it's not like he's unaccustomed to moving to a different position. NFL Comp. Jordan Gross
*previous Shariff Floyd

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Star Lotulelei /DT/ Utah:
Eagles just signed Sopoaga but he’s more of back up than a guy you want to rely fully on. Stock is now recovered after getting cleared and looking impressive at his pro day. Ndamkung Suh

5. Detroit Lions – Dion Jordan /DE-OLB/ Oregon:
Lions picked Rieff last year to be a long term answer at LT. I think they'll stick with that. Jordan is a potential monster in the wide 9 with his explosive get off and length. He's got a similar skill set to previous busts like Jarvis Moss-Aaron Maybin, but I think his experience and ability in space separates him. It’s also remarkable that he put up such a solid season while playing half of it with that torn labrum. NFL comp. Julian Peterson
*previous Luke Joeckel

6. TRADE San Diego Chargers (CLE) – Lane Johnson /OT/ Oklahoma:
Browns are rumored to be anxious to move down and the Chargers need major help along the line. Johnson was one of the biggest risers out of senior week and he impressed at the combine as expected. Now regarded as having higher upside then either Fisher or Joeckel. The Dolphins have been spending heavily this off season but the offense could be derailed without a competent LT. They give up their second 2nd rounder to take Johnson here.

7. Arizona Cardinals – Jonathan Cooper /OG/ North Carolina:
Cooper’s ranked higher than Warmack on most teams' boards because he's the better athlete and could also play OC. Crazy high for an OG but positional value is different now with a new CBA. NFL Comp. Jahri Evans
*previous Ezekiel Ansah

8. Buffalo Bills – Ryan Nassib /QB/ Syracuse:
This choice makes little sense to me but I've been compelled by enough reports that it's more likely than anything else. Nassib didn’t stand out at senior week practices but the word is teams are still high on him. The Bills deflected interest in him early but it could have been a smoke screen. He’s got decent arm strength, mobility and accuracy. Not always consistent but he could respond to better talent around him in the NFL. NFL Comp. Andy Dalton
*previous D.J. Hayden

9. New York Jets - Chance Warmack /OG/ Alabama:
Crazy high for a OG but positional value is a bit different now with a new CBA. Ryan has one more season to show some kind of legitimate turn around or he’s out. Warmack is pro ready and helps Ryan immediately get back to his brand of football. Key word with this choice is "safe". Even if a rookie pass rusher taken here gets 10 sacks next season, if the offense plays as bad as it was, they're still picking top 5 and Ryan's out. A flashy offense skill player here isn't wise imo either. NFL Comp. Will Shields

10. Tennessee Titans – Shariff Floyd* /DT-DE/ Florida:
Titans line is fairly solid but it lacks a true disrupter inside and out. Floyd moves like an athletic DE but has the power of a plugging DT. Tragic background that makes you root for him no matter what. Extremely clean prospect that will leave it all on the field. NFL Comp. Darnell Dockett
*previous Jon Cooper

11. TRADE Cleveland Browns (SD) - Sheldon Richardson* /DE/ Missouri:
Lombardi has shown in the past his fondness for big men and his regret on passing a similar interior talent in Sapp. Athyba Rubin projects as a decent 34 DE but there aren’t many interior guys across the league that have Richardson's quickness into gaps and sideline to sideline movement. He’s like a LB trapped in a DT’s body. Huge motor, surprising power, along with his mobility, makes him good enough to be a top 5 pick. NFL Comp. Justin Smith

12. Miami Dolphins – D.J. Hayden /CB/ Houston:
I put Hayden atop my CB rankings last week so I’m feeling pretty redeemed after Mayock’s latest update has him as the # 1 CB. Stock catapulted recently and the only thing holding him back was the med check on his injury. I’ve gotten a look since his name popped and I’m impressed. He likely would have been a first rounder and maby the first CB taken, if not for the injury. He’ll be slowed initially but so too will Milliner with to his shoulder. NFL Comp. Lardarius Webb

13. New York Jets (TB) - Geno Smith /QB/ West Virginia
I think the Revis trade goes down. The Jets could use their pick from Tampa to get a new franchise QB. I think he’s got an underrated (an underused) ability to improvise and the arm talent to make any throw. But he doesn’t look like the type that can do it alone. He’s streaky and will need all the parts in place and working to shine. NFL comp. Alex Smith

14. Carolina Panthers – D.J. Fluker* /OT/Alabama:
Strong coaching and D.J.'s a sure pro bowler. Not a LT but projects as a monster RT or OG.

15. New Orleans Saints – Barkevious Mingo*/OLB/ LSU:
Mingo’s the freak athlete in need of a lot of polish but it’s doubtful he falls out of the top 15. NFL comp. Mathias Kiwanuka

16. St. Louis Rams - Tavon Austin /WR/ West Virginia:
The value of a legitimate playmaker is higher than ever-Harvin/Cruz/Wallace. And similar to Harvin, Austin can be utilized everywhere on offense. NFL comp. DeSean Jackson

17. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tyler Eifert /TE/ Notre Dame:
With tiny Brown and Sanders the Steelers need a young guy with stature to come down with the 50-50 balls. "Eifert is underrated and I think his stock will soar as the draft gets closer-starting with the combine." -Check. NFL Comp. Jason Witten

18. TRADE San Francisco 49ers (DALL) – Dee Milliner*/CB/ Alabama:
Niners move using their 2nd rounder. Milliner blazed his 40 at Indy then stumbled through his positional workout. Never saw the top 5 pick he was getting rumored to be and now just before the draft it seems his stock might be falling some with medical red flags surfacing. NFL Comp. Corey Webster
*previous Cordarrelle Patterson

19. New York Giants – Tank Carradine /DE/ Florida St:
Back to being a consensus first rounder. Giants have a sound draft strategy and they won’t change now. NFL Comp. Alex Brown
*previous Bjoern Werner

20. TRADE Jacksonville Jaguars (CHI) – E.J. Manuel /QB/ Florida State:
I think the Jags trade back up for one of the QBs. E.J.’s got great size, arm and running ability but doesn't utilize it all well. He’s passive and shrinks in the big moments. But with the success of recent running QBs, it’ll push up his stock. Tarvaris Jackson

21. Cincinnati Bengals - Kenny Vaccaro /S/ Texas:
McShay gushed he's talented enough to even play some CB although he underwhelmed at the combine and pro day. Still looks like the ideal SS to cover TEs while also forcing the run. NFL Comp. Antrel Rolle

22. St. Louis Rams – Arthur Brown /ILB/ Kansas St:
Unquestionably the best ILB in the draft and reportedly the Steelers like him. Undersized but doesn't play like it. He can thump inside while also looking great in space. He’s got it all but his size is looked at as a liability. Sound familiar? NFL Comp. Hardy Nickerson

26. TRADE San Francisco 49ers (GB) - Cordarrelle Patterson*/WR/Tennessee:
Niners use their ammunition to jump up and take a lightning rod of an offensive player. They give GB their 3rd and 4th. Patterson’s an insane open field runner for a taller guy and can catch in traffic. Extremely raw but his upside is in the HOF area. NFL Comp. Josh Cribbs
*previous Xavier Rhodes

28. Denver Broncos – Xavier Rhodes /CB/ Florida State:
Rhodes looked like a future top 5 pick early in his FSU career but has come down from that considerably. Still coveted by some but I think he’ll end up more of a late first round guy. He has the size to play safety if needed-and he might have to in the pros. NFL comp. Gary Baxter
*previous Bjoern Werner

29. New England Patriots – Datone Jones /DE-DT/ UCLA:
Already had Jones as a 2nd rounder before he looked great back at senior week. Any team, regardless of scheme, in need of more pass rush should find it hard to pass him up. On the Pats he fits best as an inside to outside guy. NFL Comp. Cameron Jordan
*previous Matt Elam

31. TRADE Dallas Cowboys (SF) – Matt Elam*/S /Florida:
Stellar pro day and being looked at as both an in the box guy and a capable single high type. Pound for pound, one of the most physical defenders in the draft. NFL Comp. Dante Whitner
*previous Eric Reid

32. Baltimore Ravens - Menelik Watson /OT/ Florida State:
Extremely raw but a tremendous talent for the position. I think they’d like to keep Oher on the right side and Mckinnie remains unreliable.

2. Green Bay Packers (SF) – Eddie Lacy*/RB/ Alabama:
Superbly talented but also playing behind a phenomenal line. But his feet, agility and speed at 220+ is special. And he comes with a ready made catch phrase. *U got laced* NFL Comp. Fred Taylor

3. Philadelphia Eagles – Zach Ertz* /TE/ Stanford:
Ertz doesn't look as good a prospect to me as Fleener, who went high 2nd last year but underperformed as a rookie. Still, some see him as a first round talent. NFL Comp Coby Fleener

4. Detroit Lions – Damontre Moore* /DE/ Texas A&M:
Stock has taken a freefall but incredibly productive in his first season playing with his hand down within a tougher conference. NFL comp. Lance Johnstone

5. Cincinnati Bengals (OAK) – Alec Ogletree* /LB/ Georgia:
Red flags imo should still hurt his draft status and cause him to fall. I didn't really recognize how much of a freak athlete Ogletree was until I watched the all star skills contest and saw him demonstrate quicker feet then Robert Woods. Fills the stat sheet on a talented Georgia D but is still pretty raw and has the character flags. NFL Comp. Boss Bailey

6. Arizona Cardinals – Justin Pugh /OT/ Syracuse:
Knocked for his measurables but Pugh looks like one of the best OTs in the draft. He could start at LT if they don’t trust Levi or go inside and make the interior a force. NFL Comp. Eric Steinbach

9. Tennessee Titans – Robert Woods* /WR/ USC:
Sort of the forgotten guy after his mediocre junior season who’s healthy now and has hisstock heating up. What I like most is his toughness. NFL comp. Santonio Holmes

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Desmond Trufant /CB/Washington:
Trufant came out of senior week being called a first round pick and followed it up with a solid combine and pro day. NFL Comp. Tracy Porter

13. Carolina Panthers – Keenan Allen* /WR/ California:
Allen’s worth a top ten pick imo. His stock might take a hit if he recovers slowly from his late season knee injury and Patterson/Austin blaze but the team that gets him will be rewarded. NFL Comp. Javon Walker

14. New Orleans Saints – forfeited:

15. TRADE Cleveland Browns (SD) – Tyrann Mathieu* /CB/ LSU:
I have Mathieu as the 2nd best CB in this draft and a similar talent to Janoris Jenkins, who went high 2nd last year. If he showed the same awareness and humility in private team interviews he’s shown on media interviews, he’s likely got some teams very interested. Browns pursued Grimes as a starter who’s actually smaller. Also projects as a difference maker in the in the return game, another big need. I think Lombardi could pull the trigger before Belichick can. NFL Comp. Aaron Glenn

16. St Louis Rams – Kyle Long /OG/ Oregon:
Ultra athletic project can eventually start outside or inside. Carries some off field issues but has that solid lineage.

17. Dallas Cowboys – Larry Warford /OG/ Kentucky:
Looked like a first round guy in Mobile on the field, unfortunately not the weigh in. If he keeps his weight in check, he looks like a great player. NFL Comp. Andre Smith

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Sio Moore /LB/ UConn:
A guy I’ve liked all season deservedly starting to generate buzz after a good showing at both the shrine and Mobile. He could play in any defense. Comp. Lawrence Timmons

19. New York Giants – Jonathan Hankins* /DT/ Ohio State:
First round talent but questionable motor and poor game tape plus the quality defensive line depth in this draft should have his stock dropping. NFL Comp. Shaun Rogers

25. Green Bay Packers – David Quessenberry /OT/ San Jose State:
Packers rumored to like him. One of the best lineman senior week. Helped himself as much as anyone and looked great in drills at the combine. Great quickness and agility into the second level and nasty attitude but needs to get stronger.

26. Seattle Seahawks - Jesse Williams /DT/ Alabama:
Not getting enough recognition but Williams should become a beast of an interior lineman in the NFL-able to play in any scheme. NFL Comp. Antonio Garay

28. Denver Broncos – Le'Veon Bell* /RB/ Michigan State:
Bell is possibly the most slept on prospect right now. Mired on a terrible college offense, he’ll end up an absolute steal in the NFL. Eddie George

29. New England Patriots – DeAndre Hopkins* /WR/ Clemson:
Hopkins is loved by some but I’m not quite as high on him. Still, he’s got great ball skills, quickness and the mindset of a #1 WR. NFL comp. Nate Burleson

30. Atlanta Falcons – Corey Lemonier* /DE/ Auburn:
Lemonier has been one of the most consistent rushers in the country for awhile, and only fell off the second half of his senior season. Falcons have shown some interest. NFL Comp. Robert Mathis

31. TRADE Dallas Cowboys (SF) – Alex Okafor /DE/ Texas:
Okafor was the best Texas defender imo and was one of the best defensive players back at senior week. NFL Comp. Andre Carter

4. Oakland Raiders – Giovanni Bernard* /RB/ North Carolina:
Not as fast as the big runs would indicate and has some durability and physicality concerns, but can make something out of nothing with impressive natural running skills. If he demonstrates toughness as a pro, he’s LeSean McCoy. NFL Comp. Leon Washington

12. San Francisco 49ers (CAR) – Kawaan Short /DT/ Purdue:
When his motors on, Short’s a top 20 guy. He could drop because of inconsistency but he'll probably generate buzz though senior week and the combine. NFL Comp. Shaun Rogers

13. New Orleans Saints – Phillip Thomas /S/ Fresno St:
His playmaking could help out a weak secondary.

14. San Diego Chargers – Tyler Wilson /QB/ Arkansas:
Wilson’s small hands and the beating he took as a senior are looking like deal breakers for his stock. The team that eventually drafts him is going to get a big steal. NFL comp. Matt Hasselbeck

16. St. Louis Rams – Sanders Commings /S-CB/ Georgia:
Super sized CB with straight line speed should make the move to S as a pro.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers – Terrance Williams /WR/ Baylor:
Wiiliams has size and speed but it's his quick feet that I think will make him a great pro. Sort of a sleeper that’s going to end up a steal in the right offense. NFL comp. Devery Henderson

21. Minnesota Vikings – Stedman Bailey*/WR/ West Virginia:
High on Bailey since last year when I thought he physically abused Mo Claiborne at the los and out quicked him in the open field. He's underrated due to his big play teammate and should go higher. NFL Comp. Doug Baldwin

22. Cincinnati Bengals - David Bakhtiari /OG-OT/ Colorado:
College LT gets to move inside in the pros-though some view him as a legit LT.

23. Washington Redskins – Johnthan Banks /CB-S/ Mississippi St:
Stock now depends on how well he looks in Indianapolis. Well, safety now imo but he could also shine in the right scheme at CB. NFL Comp. Merton Hanks

27. Houston Texans – Kiko Alonso /ILB/ Oregon :
If he can convince teams his college off field antics are entirely behind him, he could go here or higher with his talent. NFL Comp. Kawika Mitchell

28. Denver Broncos – John Jenkins /DT/ Georgia:
Bust potential for sure but you can't coach up size + motor. Jenkins gets blown off the ball too often for a guy of his size but massive DTs who can move and hustle are rare commodities-I guess. NFL comp. Shaun Smith

29. New England Patriots – Dwayne Gratz /CB/ UConn:
Opened eyes with his testing at the combine following a solid showing at senior week practices where he really looked better then Wreh-Wilson. NFL Comp Zach Bowman

*33. Houston Texans – Mike Glennon /QB/ NC State:
I was initially impressed how Glennon had come along this past season...then I took a look at him vs Virginia and it all fell apart-ditto his bowl game. Might pick up big numbers in the right offense but will probably never shake the tendency to make unforced mistakes. Buyer beware. Most damning thing being talked about him is that he might not be a leader. NFL Comp. Derek Anderson

*34. Kansas City Chiefs – Brennan Williams /OT/UNC:
Coming back from injury, if everything works out, could wind up a steal.

*35. Tennessee Titans – Baccari Rambo /S/ Georgia:
Has all the athletic ability but needs good coaching to be a quality starter.

11. Carolina Panthers – Jordan Poyer /CB/ Oregon State:
Poyer was one of the best CBs at senior week practices but has since seen his stock decline. NFL Comp. Cary Williams

12. New Orleans Saints – Montori Hughes /DT/ Tenn-Martin:
Talented enough to go higher but has some character issues.

13. San Diego Chargers – Ryan Swope /WR/ Texas A&M:
Doesn’t play as fast as he timed but still a solid slot prospect and getting a lot of late buzz.

14. Miami Dolphins – Joseph Randle* /RB/ Oklahoma St.:
Quietly stepped up his game in the absence of Weeden and Blackmon. A complete back who should go higher then this. If he continues to get stronger as a pro, he'll be a pro bowl back. NFL comp. DaMarco Murray

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Montee Ball /RB/ Wisconsin:
Super productive but concussion history and track record of Badger backs could drop him down boards.

4. Detroit Lions – Nickell Roby* /CB/ USC:
Small man to man tough guy ideal for the increasingly important nickel CB spot. 3 CBs is a bit much but Biggers, Wilson and Hall are all signed slated to be FAs after the season.NFL Comp. Ray Mickens

5. Seattle Seahawks (OAK)– Nick Becton /OT/ Virginia Tech:
Fairly athletic tackle that can be groomed as a starter on the right side and back up on the left.

15. Carolina Panthers – Cobi Hamilton /WR/ Arkansas:
Huge fan of Hamilton. He was unstoppable for the Razorbacks this past season. Best aspect of his game is run after the catch ability. NFL Comp. Danario Alexander

29. Cincinnati Bengals – Lanear Sampson /WR/ Baylor:
Size/speed guy that ran blistering 40s at both the combine and pro day and potentially could be a good playmaker. OC mentioned the possibility of adding another WR.

30. Atlanta Falcons – Chris Gragg /TE/ Arkansas
Replacing a hof TE is a job for two prospects. And Gragg’s skillset makes him hard to pass.

I give up, where does all the Shariff Floyd hate stem from? Your D-line is fully populated by backups right now, an expansion team would laugh at that D-line and Floyd is a stud 3 tech, what is the issue? If I was in danger of going 0-16 then I would welcome when a need/scheme fit a top player available....unless you guys are sold on tanking for Bridgewater or Clowney.....

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Originally Posted by VAfy-ya:The lack of ignorance in this thread is alarming.

Dont like the 49ers mock at all. Trading up TWICE for two first round draft picks isnt going to happen. I dont see SF trading up past 20 if that. HATE the Patterson pick. He'll be the 2013 version of A.J. Jenkins. No thanks. Trading up for Rhodes when Trufant slips into the second round? Going by your mock draft, I would just wait until I can snatch Trufant.

I'm going to assume that Short would be the future replacement for Justin at DE because if not, people need to stop mocking us a DT/NT early. With Justin Smith, McDonald, Aldon, Brooks, Willis and Bowman, the NT in OUR 3-4 barely plays. Sopoaga played 35% of the snaps last season. 4th round or later, I could see a NT being drafted for depth but thats it.

Overall, I give you credit and props for doing 7 rounds but I hate the 49ers mock draft. Sorry. And to trade up for a WR...UGH.

Decent Miami draft. LOVE Milliner at 12. Not a big fan of Hunt though and I believe only #56 would be going to KC, if that trade even happens. I'd probably take Lemonier or Trufant over Hunt though. Even Hankins would be a better pick there. Escobar and Randle are solid mid-round values. Don't know anything about those seventh round picks though.

Not bad on the Skins draft but I think we need better than an experimental position change prospect at safety. Like the Dobson pick. Honestly could see us trying to package picks to move up in the mid rounds as much as down. We may not have the cap to sign that many players.

As it is, pretty solid mock for Buffalo IMO. I like Minter (as a L.S.U. fan, and as a ILB prospect), but I dont see them taking him in the second, Allen really fits what they want and need in a WR (bigger WR who can catch the ball even when he is covered, and has the route running skills to be successful in their new offense). ILB is not the bigger need, they really like Bradham at ILB in the new scheme, and I get the feeling have not given up on Sheppard yet.
I love what Hayden does on the field, the medical scares me, a lot... If they clear him medically, I could see it, as he and Gilmore would allot Pettine to be aggressive with the front 7.
I like Winters in the 4th, solid value. I dont think they will go guard early from what they have said (they have 6 gurads on the roster and like them all, according to Nix). I could see them nabbing V. Williams at that spot, I think he fits what they want to do at a more acceptable spot if they go ILB at all.
I like Mellette as well, although I think they address WR much earlier than than. They need a TE and Rivera was brought in and I think they like him along with V. McDonald, and would take him.

IMO; Hayden, K.Allen, Nassib, V.Williams and M. Rivera would make alot of sense in this mock.

I do think they will spend one of thier first two picks on a QB, on way or another, they have openly mentioned believing that there are 2 or 3 franchise QB's in this draft, reference past drafts and taking a "franchise" a round early, and grabbing one when you can. IMO the tea leaves have spoken and they will not risk waiting into the second round to take a QB. You know I like Nassib alot, and that trade is great in my book, but I think they view things differently, have learned their lesson and will not wait until the second round to address the QB situation. IMO Barkley is #1 on thier board followed by Nassib and one of the two is coming off the board to Buffalo at 8, via a trade down from 8 if possible or up from 41 into the first (least of the possibilities IMO). They have mentioned wanting to add another pick in this draft, which makes me think ideally they want to trade down, but if need be will take a QB at 8. Kolbs contract and acquisition will not affect this IMO one bit, they need a long term solution, Barkley and Nassib are the best two options that fit with the offense.

Dont like the 49ers mock at all. Trading up TWICE for two first round draft picks isnt going to happen. I dont see SF trading up past 20 if that. HATE the Patterson pick. He'll be the 2013 version of A.J. Jenkins. No thanks. Trading up for Rhodes when Trufant slips into the second round? Going by your mock draft, I would just wait until I can snatch Trufant.

I'm going to assume that Short would be the future replacement for Justin at DE because if not, people need to stop mocking us a DT/NT early. With Justin Smith, McDonald, Aldon, Brooks, Willis and Bowman, the NT in OUR 3-4 barely plays. Sopoaga played 35% of the snaps last season. 4th round or later, I could see a NT being drafted for depth but thats it.

Overall, I give you credit and props for doing 7 rounds but I hate the 49ers mock draft. Sorry. And to trade up for a WR...UGH.

Hey, appreciate any feedback.

Patterson, at worst, will be a starting kick/punt returner and take at least 1 back for TD as a rookie. That's a world more impact than Jenkins right off the bat.

Is it possible Sopoaga barely played because he sucks and not because the scheme called for it?

I give up, where does all the Shariff Floyd hate stem from? Your D-line is fully populated by backups right now, an expansion team would laugh at that D-line and Floyd is a stud 3 tech, what is the issue? If I was in danger of going 0-16 then I would welcome when a need/scheme fit a top player available....unless you guys are sold on tanking for Bridgewater or Clowney.....

First impressions of Floyd I wasn't very impressed but eventually what does stand out is his motor, athletic ability and character. Production isn't there but he flashed dominant traits. Like flinging Joeckel to the ground with his short arms or crashing in explosively or changing direction quickly at top speed. The Raiders are in complete rebuild. I think getting solid players that can be leaders on and off and change the attitude is just as important.

Patterson, at worst, will be a starting kick/punt returner and take at least 1 back for TD as a rookie. That's a world more impact than Jenkins right off the bat.

Is it possible Sopoaga barely played because he sucks and not because the scheme called for it?

While Patterson would be an upgrade over Jenkins, to draft another WR in the first round and trading up 13 spots to just get a returner? Oh hell no. Crabtree and Boldin are set as the starters which would make Patterson third at best. You dont draft a WR in the first round to just be a backup/special teamer especially trading up 13 spots to get the guy. No way. I didnt like drafting a WR a year ago and I hate it even more this year.

As for Sopoaga, he's actually a pretty solid NT and should help the Eagles in their new 3-4 scheme. The difference is that the other six players we have in the front seven are all better than Sopoaga and younger (except Justin but he's awesome so I wont count him) plus we mainly played nickel defense.

In our 3-4, we dont use the NT because when you compare him to the other six players in the front seven, the NT would be the 7th best player. No way would I leave any NT on the field at the expense of Aldon, Justin, Willis and Bowman. McDonald and Brooks would be 50/50 but only if the NT is a Wilfork type dominant player.

In the end, Sopoaga was good but not needed in our 3-4 and quite honestly, a rookie NT will probably play less than Sopoaga did.